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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,999, 1,032,313.32 and 446,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,999, 1,032,313.32 and 446,193 is: 615,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,999 : 1,032,313.32 = 446,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,999/1,032,313.32 = 446,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,999x = 1,032,313.32 × 446,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,999x = 460,610,977,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,610,977,190.76/747,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,790.90

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